by Andy Holding | Feb 14, 2023 | Best Times
February 11 – Newbury – Zanza – 77 A bit of a shock in terms of ratings, but not so much when you consider the winner’s love affair with the Berkshire venue. Now 5-6 at Newbury, Philip Hobbs’ inmate proved much too strong for his rivals...
by Andy Holding | Feb 6, 2023 | Best Times
January 29 – Naas – Echoes In Rain – 71 A good opportunity on paper beforehand for Willie Mullins’ mare to re-establish herself as a bone fide Mares’ Hurdle candidate and it was an open goal she didn’t miss. Exhibiting her trademark...
by Andy Holding | Jan 30, 2023 | Best Times
January 24 – Down Royal – Limerick Lace – 66 A really taking performance from Gavin Cromwell’s mare and one that suggests she could easily take her game to another level. Jumping and travelling well throughout, she showed a decent change of...
by Andy Holding | Jan 24, 2023 | Best Times
January 17 – Clonmel – Night And Day – 67 Just an ordinary-looking mares’ novices’ hurdle, but time may tell the winner is pretty smart. The way she travelled before pulling effortlessly clear of her rivals suggests she is capable of...
by Andy Holding | Jan 17, 2023 | Best Times
January 8 – Naas – Champ Kiely – 74 A decent-looking Grade 1 on paper and it saw the return to form of a horse who was given a smart ride from the front. Disappointing when failing to settle fully in the Royal Bond previously, Willie Mullins’...
by Andy Holding | Jan 9, 2023 | Best Times
January 1 – Tramore – Minella Indo – 77 A race used to good effect by Al Boum Photo as a stepping stone towards the Gold Cup and there is a good chance both the first two home in this Grade 3 will head down a similar route. The winner, off the track...
